The American Heart Association and hundreds of community members, along with volunteers, sponsors, heart disease and stroke survivors, will gather for the 2025 Southeastern Wisconsin Heart and Stroke Walk, a family-friendly walk featuring Hands-Only CPR education and survivor celebrations.
REMARKS (from the Briggs and Stratton Stage):
Event Highlights
Mallory Anderson, Emcee, WISN12 News
Ryan O’Toole, Hunzinger Construction
Doug Niemeyer, Port Washington, featured survivor
Jenny Thiel, Milwaukee, National Anthem
WHERE
Henry Maier Festival Park, Summerfest grounds, 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
WHEN
- Saturday, Sept. 27 Registration begins at 8 a.m.
- 5K run at 9 a.m. ($45 registration fee with finisher’s medal)
- Walk begins at approximately 10 a.m. (no registration fee)
Also, survivor area, music, hands-only CPR demonstrations, and vendor exhibits
WHY
Approximately 9 in 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. In many cases, bystander CPR is not performed. Through fundraising, community education, and corporate engagement, the Heart Walk expands local CPR training access, strengthens bystander readiness, and supports research to save and improve lives from cardiovascular disease and stroke, the leading cause of death in Milwaukee. This event supports the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, to advance longer, healthier lives in our community.
Participants can register for the Heart Walk at sewiheartwalk.org. From there, they can create a fundraising page, download the Heart Walk mobile app, invite family and friends to participate, and take part in the Heart Walk CPR Digital Experience to learn Hands-Only CPR in 90 seconds.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, on Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
